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Recommended Devices for Running Planify Pro

Planify Pro in use for planner design, the workload these device recommendations cover
Planify Pro in use for planner design, the workload these device recommendations cover

The minimum specs for running Planify Pro: an M1 Pro Mac, a 12th Gen Intel i5 or Ryzen 5 PC, or an A13 Bionic iPad, each with 16GB RAM and a 256GB drive.

These are the minimum requirements for running Planify Pro. For a smooth experience, we recommend using the Firefox browser in private mode, along with hardware at or above the specifications below.

Mac

Processor: Apple M1 Pro or above
Memory: 16GB RAM (minimum)
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 256GB SSD
Screen: 13.3-inch or larger

Windows

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5 12th Gen or AMD Ryzen 5 (6000 series or newer)
Memory: 16GB RAM (minimum)
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 256GB SSD
Screen: 13.3-inch or larger
Avoid: Snapdragon processors and Chromebooks

iPad

Processor: Apple A13 Bionic or above
Memory: 16GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 32GB SSD

These are minimums, not targets. For the recommended specs — 32GB RAM on Windows, an M2 or newer Mac, a 512GB drive and a 15-inch screen — and help choosing a machine, see our full recommended devices guide.

Plans and exporting

With Planify Pro you can register and explore every tool in the planner maker — experiment with layouts, try different designs, and customise your planner with stickers, fonts and templates. PDF export requires a paid plan; you can compare options on the pricing page.

Where to go next

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